Crochet Wattle Stitch Tutorial

The Crochet Wattle Stitch: An Overview

The Crochet Wattle Stitch is a beautiful and versatile stitch that adds a lovely texture to your crochet projects. It consists of simple repeats that create a lovely woven look, perfect for blankets, scarves, and more. With its charming pattern and ease of execution, the Wattle Stitch is a great choice for both beginner and experienced crocheters looking to add a touch of charm to their creations. So grab your yarn and hook, and let the Wattle Stitch work its magic in your next project!

Materials Needed

• 4 mm crochet hook
• Medium weight yarn (the example uses "Winter King of Yarn")

Instructions

Foundation

Start with a slip knot.

Make a foundation chain in a multiple of 3. For the purpose of this tutorial, chain 39.

Row 1

Skip the first chain from the hook.

In the second chain, make a single crochet (sc).

In the same chain as the single crochet, chain one (ch 1), then make a double crochet (dc).

Skip two chains.

In the next chain, make a single crochet, chain one, and a double crochet in the same chain.

Repeat this process until the end, skipping two chains between each set of sc, ch 1, and dc.

After your last repeat and with three chains remaining, skip the two chains and complete the row with a single crochet in the last chain.

Chain one, and turn your work.

Row 2

Starting in the first stitch, make a single crochet.

Find the chain one space, insert the hook, and make a single crochet.

Chain one, and in the same chain one space, make a double crochet.

Skip the next two stitches, then insert the hook into the next chain one space, make a single crochet, chain one, and make a double crochet.

Repeat across to the end.

In the last stitch (which is a single crochet from the previous row), make a single crochet.

Chain one, and turn your work.

Repeating Row 2

Continue repeating Row 2 for as many rows as desired until you have mastered the pattern.